This United States Marine Corps USMC manual, Marine Corps Warfighting Publication MCWP 8-10 Information in Marine Corps Operations February 2024, builds on the doctrinal foundation established in Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 8, Information. Rapidly evolving technologies have changed the character of warfare and expanded the ability of Marines to create and exploit information advantages. Understanding this evolution and its link to enabling Marines to out-think, out-compete and out-fight our adversaries underpins the Marine Corps' ability to win the fight for information in support of the joint force. To this end, the MCWP 8-10 supports integrating the information warfighting function in all operations to make the Marine Corps a more lethal, capable and ready force. MCWP 8-10 addresses the four functions of information (generate, preserve, deny, project) by describing a method for Marine Corps commanders and their staffs to plan and integrate information into operations and command activities. It provides the practical link connecting our maneuver warfare philosophy to the detailed tactics, techniques, and procedures found in reference or tactical publications. Further, MCWP 8-10 describes the means for conducting information by identifying those activities across all warfighting functions that can generate information advantages, and then presents a method to assess the effectiveness of those activities. Overall, MCWP 8-10 provides a practical reference for Marine Corps commanders, their staffs, and personnel to better leverage the power of information to gain advantages in all types of operations and command activities. Adversaries will continue to exploit a rapidly evolving technology and global security landscape to undermine traditional joint force advantages. Marines should expect MCWP 8-10 to be revised as often as needed to keep it current and relevant.
